Definitions

1. verb

to remove or prevent a cause of anger or annoyance

“The comedian’s witty remark was able to unprovoke the tense mood in the room.”

2. verb

to free or clear something from provocation

“The mediator tried to unprovoke the situation by mediating a conversation between the two parties.”

3. verb

to make someone less prone to anger or annoyance

“The therapist worked with the patient to unprovoke their aggressive tendencies.”